Finance Assistant - Accounts Receivable/Bookkeeper

TEL Staffing & HR•Pensacola, FL

3d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Now hiring a full-time Finance Assistant - Accounts Receivable/Bookkeeper to work in Pensacola FL. This position reports directly to the Finance Director. This organization exists to develop fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. This position, and all employees of this organization, are expected to embrace the church’s mission, as well as our Core Values; to seek to know God, to connect people with the message of Christ, to equip people to walk with Christ, and to share God’s love by serving others. Principle Function The Finance Assistant AR/Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining the accounts receivable records and entering journal entries into the General Ledger for the church. This includes processing incoming funds, preparing donor receipts, data entry and reporting. This position also assists in other areas, as assigned.

Requirements

Data entry
Keen attention to detail and ability to keep records and files organized
Time management and respect for deadlines
Ability to accurately calculate figures and amounts such as percentages
Ability to identify errors and solve problems
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
An appreciation for and ability to act in strict confidentiality
Ability to communicate in a respectful and effective manner
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree (or higher) in Accounting and/or Business Administration
3-5 years of experience with accounts receivable and/or general accounting
General knowledge of basic accounting principles with nonprofits or churches
Should be of like-minded faith

Responsibilities

Scan checks and post cash to Online Giving; transfer credit card, cash, and check income to Shelby Financials
Record all donations to individual giving records
Prepare our weekly deposits for the bank
Retain AR records according to policy and destroy at the appropriate time
Maintain annual donor statements
Update donor records as needed
Assist Financial Director with maintaining point-of-sale hardware and set-up; train employees or volunteers with point-of-sale processing as needed; reconcile our online receipts and cash/checks received from various sources including event payments
Process online refunds as requested when members make mistakes in online giving
Preview pending checks on the church’s bank account for legitimacy
Act as administrator for Online Giving platform
Post all receipts and disbursements to the General Ledger; prepare journal entries as needed
Manage the chart of accounts
Prepare purchase orders as needed
Review stale-dated payments and oversee proper due diligence to ensure receipt
Reconcile accounts—assets & liabilities
Reconcile employee benefits statements and set up payments
Serve as back-up to accounts payable
Provide Planning Center Online (database) reports as requested by various staff
Prepare monthly postage and printer billing reports
Prepare monthly point-of-sale reports
Act as the custodian of the petty cash fund